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First.IL | Memorial Behavioral Health

710 North 8th Street, Springfield, IL 62702

Eligibility

Open to those ages 14-40 who are: -- Diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, schizophreniform disorder or other specified/unspecified schizophrenia spectrum, and other psychotic disorder -- Experiencing no more than 18 months of psychotic symptoms, whether treated or untreated -- Willing to consent to participate in at least two of the five treatment modalities

Required documents

Varies by service
(217) 525-1064

Voice - Alternate Number

(217) 788-7928

Voice - Main Phone

https://memorial.health/medical-services/behavioral-health

Application process

Call for information; Calls to the dedicated FIRST.IL line will be returned within 24 hrs

Fees

Call for information

Service area

Christian County, IL
Logan County, IL
Mason County, IL
Menard County, IL
Morgan County, IL
Sangamon County, IL
Scott County, IL

Description

A comprehensive, team-based treatment program aimed at improving the mental health and quality of life for individuals who have experienced a first episode of a psychotic illness.

FIRST.IL Program Treatment Goals:

-- To reduce the symptoms of psychotic illnesses.

-- To improve individual and family functioning.

-- To reduce the chance of relapse.

-- To promote recovery and improve the long-term course of the illness.

-- To decrease the overall costs of treatment.

FIRST.IL treatment is a team-based approach that uses 5 modalities:

-- Psychiatric Care.

-- Individual Resiliency Training.

-- Supported Employment/Education.

-- Family Psychoeducation.

-- Case Management.

Providing organization

Memorial Behavioral Health

Offers a wide range of mental health services for children, adolescents, adults with mental health challenges, as well as a partial hospitalization program.